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Bollywood star Salman Khan has voiced his support for students protesting against paper leaks, calling the issue "very serious" and urging that the movement remain focused on education rather than politics. Taking to Instagram, Salman praised students for coming together to demand a better education system and also acknowledged the support extended by their parents. However, he expressed sadness over reports that the otherwise peaceful protests had turned violent.

Jana Nayagan producer Venkat K Narayana praised Vijay, Yash, and Sivakarthikeyan for their support. Yash provided the biggest pillar of strength during the film's challenging release period. Sivakarthikeyan personally met the producer and expressed his concern during the censor controversy. The film finally heads to theatres after overcoming censor hurdles and piracy issues. Jana Nayagan is set for its theatrical journey starting July twenty-third.

Kalyani Priyadarshan will debut in Bollywood's action-packed zombie thriller 'Pralay' alongside Ranveer Singh. She will perform intense stunt sequences, preparing with specialized international training for the demanding role. The film 'Pralay' is envisioned as a global-scale action spectacle with a large budget. Meanwhile, Kalyani is also set to return for 'Lokah: Chapter 2', which begins filming soon. This ambitious five-part franchise draws inspiration from regional folklore and mythology.

Indra Kumar’s 'Dhamaal 4' continues to show solid resilience at the domestic box office. Pushed by its signature slapstick comedy and strong family appeal, the franchise sequel has comfortably sailed past the Rs. 100 crore net milestone in India and is now closing in on the Rs. 135 crore domestic net benchmark.Despite losing IMAX and premium screens to Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey', 'Dhamaal 4' is holding its ground across mass circuits and single screens.

Vishnu Vishal's film Gatta Kusthi 2 has achieved a significant box office milestone. The movie has now earned fifty-five crore rupees worldwide, marking a career high. This success is attributed to positive audience reception and strong word-of-mouth reviews. The actor expressed deep gratitude to his fans for their overwhelming support. He promised to continue delivering entertaining stories and better cinematic experiences.

Veteran actor Sudhir Pandey highlighted the disparity in vanity van facilities for stars and character actors. He noted that producers often fund excessive personal expenses for leading actors. Aamir Khan previously voiced concerns about stars misusing their position for financial gains. Khan stopped producers from paying his personal staff nearly forty years ago. This practice of producers funding personal needs is now a harmful industry trend.